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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,231.87, 370,006.03 and 167,454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,231.87, 370,006.03 and 167,454.91 is: 230,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,231.87 : 370,006.03 = 167,454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,231.87/370,006.03 = 167,454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,231.87x = 370,006.03 × 167,454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,231.87x = 61,959,326,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,326,453.11/268,231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,991.67

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